Calendar Week of Friday, May 2, 2025-Thursday, May 8, 2025
Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within Through May 18, 2025
Charting the development of her hybrid practice over seven decades, Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Withinpresents more than 100 works of art in stunning installations often inspired by those Takaezu created …
02 May Fri / 2025
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A.A.Murakami, Beyond the Horizon, commissioned by and exhibited at M+, Hong Kong, 2024, interactive installation. © A.A.Murakami / Film and photography by Adam Kovář and PETR&Co., model by Ashley Lin / Image courtesy of the artist
Members Preview | “Floating World: A.A.Murakami”
11 a.m.—9 p.m.MFAH members are invited to preview Floating World: A.A.Murakami before the exhibition opens to the public.
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MFAH Playdate
11:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m.Children 4 and younger, and their adult caregivers, are invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience in the galleries with songs, stories, games, and activities.
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Alice Neel, The Family (John Gruen, Jane Wilson and Julia), 1970, oil on canvas, the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Museum purchase funded by the Caroline Wiess Law Accessions Endowment Fund. © Estate of Alice Neel
Tour | Artwork of the Month “The Family”
1:30 p.m.—2 p.m.On this guided tour, learn about The Family.
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Tango Night
5 p.m.—8:30 p.m.Enjoy drinks and dancing on Tango Night at Happy Hour Friday.
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Free Knowledge | Isaac Salazar | Saji Samii
Writers Remix Series | “Toshiko Takaezu”
6:30 p.m.—7:30 p.m.Experience the exhibition Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within through the written word.
03 May Sat / 2025
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A.A.Murakami, Beyond the Horizon, commissioned by and exhibited at M+, Hong Kong, 2024, interactive installation. © A.A.Murakami / Film and photography by Adam Kovář and PETR&Co., model by Ashley Lin / Image courtesy of the artist
Members Preview | “Floating World: A.A.Murakami”
11 a.m.—6 p.m.MFAH members are invited to preview Floating World: A.A.Murakami before the exhibition opens to the public.
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Installation view of Harry Bertoia: Echoes in Space
Saturday Members Tour | “Harry Bertoia: Echoes in Space”
1 p.m.—2 p.m.MFAH members are invited to enjoy an inside look at the installation Harry Bertoia: Echoes in Space.
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A.A.Murakami | Azusa Murakami and Alexander Groves
Photography by Emiliano Granado
Image courtesy of the artistMembers Preview Lecture | “Floating World: A.A.Murakami”
4 p.m.—5 p.m.MFAH members are invited to an exclusive lecture about Floating World: A.A.Murakami before the exhibition opens to the public.
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Bonnie and Clyde
7 p.m.—9 p.m.Presented to honor two-time Oscar-winner Gene Hackman (1930–2025), this film showcases his breakout role in Bonnie and Clyde.
04 May Sun / 2025
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Islamic Arts Family Day
1 p.m.—4 p.m.Islamic Arts Family Day features activities for all ages, with demonstrations and art-making stations.
